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    • Oahu Weather Forecast for September 04, 2026

    Oahu Weather Forecast for September 04, 2026

    A high pressure ridge to the north and Hurricane Lowell passing south of the Hawaiian Islands will keep breezy trade winds in the forecast today. Expect...

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    Oahu Surf Forecast for September 04, 2026
    Oahu Surf Forecast for September 04, 2026

    Swells from Hurricane Lowell are filling in and will remain elevated above High Surf Advisory (HSA) conditions through Saturday. A large, medium-period east...

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    Hurricane Lowell expected to impact Kauaʻi and Oʻahu with heavy surf and strong winds has officials on high alert, with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi urging residents to prepare for the storm's uncertain path. Meanwhile, Skyline sets a ridership record as the fall semester begins, showing increased commuter activity across Oʻahu. Education is also expanding with the DOE opening 18 new public prekindergarten classrooms, broadening access to free early education. On a more troubling note, a Pearl City poke shop owner faces federal charges after allegedly distributing kilograms of cocaine since 2020. In related news, Kona International Airport’s runway was temporarily closed due to a crack, marking the fifth closure in under three years, affecting travel across the islands.

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    Five people displaced by home fire in Pukalani, Maui

    Two people suffered minor burn injuries and five people were displaced as a result of a home fire in Pukalani, Friday morning, Sept. 4, 2026. Damage estimates are still ongoing.

    Maui man serving time for carjacking, sentenced to additional 10-years in prison for kidnapping, terroristic threatening

    Maui resident Christopher Steven Helmer, 37, was sentenced today to a 10-year prison term for kidnapping, terroristic threatening, and related firearms and drug offenses, with the term ordered to run consecutively to a prison sentence he is already serving for a separate armed carjacking.

    Mass replacement, extended deadline for SNAP benefits announced by state

    The critical updates will help families throughout the state, including Hawaiʻi County, who experienced food loss because of impacts from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala.

    Hawaiʻi leaders give update on Hurricane Lowell, preparations underway for possible impacts

    Hawaiʻi leaders joined to provide an update on Category 4 Hurricane Lowell and preparations for possible impacts to Hawaiʻi, particularly Kauaʻi and Ni‘ihau.

    The Sewing Hui of Maui invites fiber artists to enter the 2026 Fiber Arts Show

    Following a successful return last year that drew more than 100 entries, the Maui Fiber Arts Show will return Oct. 1-4, 2026, bringing together fiber artists from across Maui County for four days celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, tradition and community.

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    What you need to know about Hurricane Lowell: Kauaʻi, Niʻihau residents urged to prepare before Lowell turns north

    Kauaʻi County storm preparations and everything you need to know about Hurricane Lowell

    Update: Talk story with ‘E Mau Ke Ea: The Sovereign Hawaiian Nation’ exhibit creator rescheduled

    A special talk story with National Museum of the American Indian Associate Curator for Native Hawaiian History Halena Kapuni-Reynolds also is planned Sept. 8 in the college library; the museum produced the exhibit.

    Closure of Kaua‘i trail extended due to inclement weather

    The trail was initially closed to allow county crews to perform necessary repair work.

    Hawai‘i REALTORS opens 2026 Fair Housing Keiki Art Contest

    Keiki in grades K-8 throughout the state are encouraged to learn about fair housing and submit art for a chance to win prizes.

    Hurricanes Lowell, Karina to produce advisory-level surf through Saturday

    Lowell will bring high surf to south-facing shores and Karina will bring large breaking waves to the east.

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    Community resource centers, online applications available to people impacted by Kona earthquake

    Vibrant Hawaiʻi social service navigators at the centers will provide in-person assistance with applications and help residents navigate available disaster recovery resources.

    Update: Hawai‘i Island police find teen runaway

    Natalia Naiwi-Ahana was found safe.

    September flight operations announced by Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

    Management of the park requires the use of aircraft for several reasons, including search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations as well as supporting management of natural and cultural resources, among others; Hawaiian Volcano Observatory also could need to conduct additional flights to assess volcanic activity and maintain instrumentation.

    Hawai‘i REALTORS 2026 Fair Housing Keiki Art Contest now open statewide

    Keiki in grades K-8 throughout the state are encouraged to learn about fair housing and submit art for a chance to win prizes.

    Lowell re-strengthens to Category 4 hurricane; expected to bring high surf, rain to Big Island

    Lowell is forecast to produce rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches, with maximum totals exceeding 10 inches possible, for Kauai, Niʻihau and the Big Island.

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